Posing with a PopFlowerShop creation at the annual Can Do Coalition picnic at City of Hope Hospital in Los Angeles, June 2009
PopFlowerShop Buzz!
“Petals Perfect — Pop Flowers, hypoallergenic, fragrance-free bouquets of funky plastic buds, won’t wilt, require fresh water or spur more sneezing.” January 2010
“{Artsy} From Warhol weddings to Renoir receptions, creative couples are finding matrimonial inspiration in art. You can use masterpiece-worthy details like a Mondrian cake, or make it a full-on, art gallery affair inside of a museum. … Julian’s Blue-Greens, popflowershop.com, $36.” Spring 2010
“The PopFlowers blew everyone away. They are so beautiful and much more than I ever expected…. everyone was looking to take your flowers. They were so popular! —Helen T. Stafford, Volunteer Manager, Ronald McDonald House of New York, Inc.
“PopFlowerShop is awesome! Thank you so much for the flower-making workshop here at The Zone. The kids loved it! Can’t wait to have you back again.” —Lauren Edelstein ATR-BC, LCAT Creative Art Therapist, The Zone, The Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital
“Pop Flowers, the flowers with bold color that won’t die but will keep on giving! These fun flowers obviously aren’t real, but aren’t tacky either. … Perfect for Valentine’s day for a friend or lover.” —rarebirdfinds.typepad.com, January 2010
“Brighten up your next expo, conference or convention with bright, inviting floral alternatives from PopFlowerShop. The company’s 100 percent hypo-allergenic bouquets are versatile, reusable and colorful ways to dress up any space; plus, the pop art-inspired arrangements require zero maintenance, watering or wilting worries, so they last through every business travel situation or a long day on the trade show floor.” Winter 2010
“What mom has time to water and prune flowers? These flowers save time and won’t wilt! The Make Your Own Flower Pot Kit is a must have for every birthday party.” April 2009
PopFlowerShop customer: “Just have to tell you how much the girls LOVED making their PopFlowerShop bouquets. It was a great chilly day activity over the weekend, and their creations are gorgeous.” —Pamela, mom of Meredith and Paige (ages 7 and 5)
“Pop Flower Shop introduces a pop art twist on floral décor and family crafts with its vibrant, versatile creations.” April 2009
“Forever Flowers—Instead of the conventional rose, tulip or daylily, sample the stem that will never wilt. At the PopFlowerShop, flowers are fragrance-free and bursting with color. Purchase the hypoallergenic arrangement already ‘in bloom’ or in a kit that can be assembled by the smallest of hands. No water needed!” 4/30/09
PopFlowerShop customer: “I love my “infinite” flowers. I am one of those people who can’t bear to see flowers die. I try to find the right moment to take them out of the water, turn them upside down and dry them. Somehow it never exactly works. Now I will have my bright and beautiful flowers always. What a great idea. Thank you.” —Ellen
“Plastic Flowers (With Style): Hey, at least they don’t need watering! But the real delight [of PopFlowers], made by New York entrepreneur Susan Illman, is their wacky, bright colors — flowers with kitschy appeal.” 2/12/08
“Flowers are forever — Yeah, I know, fresh blooms on Valentine’s Day are a cliché. But flowers all year round cross over from expected into, well, awesome territory. Instead of picking up something mortal at the deli for your sweetheart, check out PopFlowerShop, artificial flowers by Susan Illman.” 2/12/09
“Flowers are swell. The classic Mother’s Day gift. But if you want to be really memorable this year, you’ve got to think outside the, um, flower box. That’s what Susan Illman thought last year when she dubbed herself a “Pop Florist.’ As proprietor of PopFlowerShop.com, Illman … creates and arranges unique artificial flowers.” 5/6/09
“Here’s a blooming idea — colorful, oversized bouquets, no water, vase or care required. Pop Flower Shop’s whimsical offerings feature bright, plastic blossoms, quirky containers and not a hint of artificial flower tackiness.” 5/1/09
“Tired of going traditional on Valentine’s Day? PopFlowerShop offers an alternative to roses. You’ll still be giving flowers, but flowers that have a contemporary twist and that last a long time.” 2/2/09
“I have a lot of close friends who celebrate Easter — and I myself am a big fan of the candy and peeps. This year, the perfect gift for them — which now resides on my kitchen table as well — is PopFlowerShop’s fun twist on floral décor.” April 2009
“Long-Lasting Blooms—An updated version of your grandma’s silk bouquet, PopFlowers are polypropylene blooms that are endlessly arrangeable and eco-friendly. … They’re never droopy or dull.” Holiday 2009
“PopFlowerShop offers whimsical, everlasting designs that are fresh year-round.” Summer 2009
“Want to give your mom an everlasting touch of whimsy? … These vibrant flowers are available in a wide range, from dahlias to dogwoods.” 5/7/09
“GIFT IDEA. If your default Mother’s day gift is a bouquet of flowers, why not mix it up this year with a bouquet that won’t get stinky in a week? Pop flowers offer an everlasting bouquet of kooky plastic charm.” 4/16/09
“PopFlowerShop faux florals are gifts for green moms.” 5/10/09
“These aren’t the sad artificial flowers that try to look real and fail miserably. They are deliberately fake with a whimsical and artistic flair that look good anywhere.” 5/6/09
“Pop-art Inspired Artificial Bouquets Offered by Pop Flower Shop—Flower arrangements from PopFlowers are made of dirt-resistant, lightweight, polypropylene and require no care other than an occasional wipe with a damp cloth.” 7/29/09
“A fun and festive alternative to the fresh flowers you send to your mom every year. PopFlowers capture the vibrance and beauty of real flowers without the water, the mess, the allergies and all at an affordable price.” 5/8/09
“Mixed blue Hanukkah lilies and linen white poppies in a bright white ceramic vase [from PopFlowerrShop], creates a fun and funky Hanukkah centerpiece.” 11/28/09
“Innovative Idea: PopFlowers—100% hypoallergenic & fragrance-free and eco-friendly! No hothouse damage to the environment. Best of all they can customize anything so its always in season.” Fall 2009
“Daily Hot Ideas: Go With the Faux—Nothing can compare to fresh flowers, but for the right event, these bright, cheerful plastic ones can make a bigger splash. Bouquets range from $18 to $60 — less than you might pay for real flowers.” 8/25/2009
“Pop Flower Shop, a company that offers 100% hypoallergenic and fragrance-free bouquets, has seen an increase in demand for their floral alternatives [to fresh flowers in hospitals].” 6/3/09